The NBA's 10 Best Shooting Guards for Next Season

10. Richard Hamilton (Pistons)

Hamilton is one of the most consistent scorers in the league. Last season, he averaged over 17 points, four assists, and three rebounds in only 33 minutes, as he was rested a lot because of the Pistons' great record.

He also is an above-average defender who shot a fantastic 48.5 percent from the field, 44 percent from the three-point line, and 83 percent from the free-throw line.

9. Joe Johnson (Hawks)

Johnson has become the go-to guy on a solid, young Hawks team. He has made the All-Star team the last two seasons and has become one of the most all-around players in the league.

Last year, he averaged 22 points, six assists, and 4.5 rebounds while shooting 43 percent from the field, 38 percent from the three-point line, and 83.4 percent from the free-throw line.

8. Vince Carter (Nets)

Carter has been a great player for several years, and even though he is in decline, he still is a very good player. Last season, he averaged over 21 points, six rebound, and five assists while shooting a solid 45.6 percent from the field, 36 percent from the three-point line, and 81.6 percent from the free-throw line.

This season, he will average around the same stats and probably make the All-Star team.

7. Manu Ginobli (Spurs)

Ginobli is one of the best all-around players in the league and a true winner. Last season, he averaged 19.5 points, five rebounds, and 4.5 assists while shooting 46 percent from the field, 40 percent from the three-point line, and 86 percent from the free-throw line, along with 1.5 steals. He is also a solid defensive player and one of the most clutch players.

6. Tracy McGrady (Rockets)

Based on pure talent, McGrady would be in the top three. However, McGrady has a history of back problems and injuries in general, and he still has the tag of never being able to make the second round of the playoffs.

On top of that, he is 29-years old, which sounds young, but all of his injuries add several years on his body. Last season, he averaged 21.6 points, six assists, and five rebounds while shooting a low 41.9 percent from the field, a bad 29 percent from the three-point line, and a low 68 percent from the free-throw line.

He is also a mediocre defensive player.

5. Brandon Roy (Blazers)

In just his second season last year, Roy averaged 19 points, six assists, and five rebounds while also shooting 45.4 percent from the field, 34 percent from the three-point line, and 75 percent from the free-throw line.

He is also very safe with the ball, as he averaged only 1.8 turnovers per game and is a very good defensive player. He is also a fantastic leader and should improve a lot with the presence of Oden in the middle this year.

4. Gilbert Arenas (Wizards)

Arenas is one of the best players in the league, as well as one of the most entertaining players. Last season, he missed nearly the whole season because of knee surgery.

However, when healthy he averages near 30 points, along with five to six rebounds and assists, but he is a bad defensive player and seems to shoot too much, as Butler, Jamison and the rest of the team play much better without Arenas in the lineup.

3. Allen Iverson (Nuggets)

A.I. has been one of the greatest offensive players since coming to the league, as he can score with the best of them and still average around seven to eight assists. Last season, he averaged over 26 points, seven assists, and three rebounds while shooting a solid 46 percent from the field, 34.6 percent from the three-point line, and 81 percent from the free-throw line.

He also averaged two steals a game. Even though he is 33-years old, he has the athletic ability and toughness to maintain his stats next season.

2. Dwyane Wade (Heat)

When healthy, Wade is one of the most explosive scorers in the league. Last season, he averaged 24.6 points, seven assists, and four rebounds while shooting 47 percent from the field, 28.6 percent from the three-point line, and 76 percent from the free-throw line.

He also averages 1.7 steals and 0.7 blocks, but he led the league in turnovers, with a terrible 4.4 a game. He is also very clutch and one of the most entertaining players in the league.

1. Kobe Bryant (Lakers)

Kobe is simply the best player in the NBA and one of the greatest of all time. He is as good as any player, offensively, in the history of the game, has become a solid passer, and is good rebounder.

He is also a great perimeter defensive player and one of the most clutch and fearless players ever.

Last season, he won his first MVP award (about damn time), as he averaged over 28 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 5.4 assists while shooting 46 percent from the field, 36 percent from the three-point line, and 84 percent from the free-throw line, along with 1.8 steals, as he led a young Lakers team to the Finals.